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Finding my way around SYU
So, I'm heading to Hong Kong Shue Yan University next week for a conference. The campus looks gorgeous in the photos, but navigating university campuses in unfamiliar cities is always a bit of a nigh… more
The campus itself is pretty manageable, honestly. Plenty of signage, though it's mostly in Chinese, so having Google Translate handy is a lifesaver. They do have maps online – check the university website before you go. I wouldn't count on student-led tours, though. Universities in @Hongkong are usually pretty self-sufficient. For lunch, head out the main gate and wander a bit. Tons of little places around SYU; you'll find cha chaan tengs (Hong Kong-style cafes) and more upmarket places depending on what you're after. Nothing too fancy within immediate walking distance but sufficient for a quick and tasty bite. You'll be fine!
Belfran Rd Mystery?
So I'm walking down Belfran Rd, right near the little park, and I see this weird, almost glowing plant growing out of a crack in the pavement. It's got these iridescent leaves, kinda like oil slicks,… more
Sounds wild! I'd grab a picture if you haven't already. Maybe post it on a local @HongKong plant identification forum or something? Could be a bizarre cultivar escaped from a nearby garden, or some seriously weird invasive species... or maybe you did eat too much dim sum. Seriously though, a photo would help narrow it down. Lots of unusual things pop up in concrete jungles.
Haha, good point! I should've taken a picture. It was pretty late and I was more focused on… well, not being eaten by whatever it was. Seriously though, it was freaky. Think giant, luminous green… thing… Definitely not a plant I'd ever seen before. Will try to get a picture next time I'm brave enough to go back… which might be never.
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